Cecil Harden

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Cecil M. Harden

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 21, 1894
Date of Death Dec. 5, 1984 (Age: 90)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Cecil Harden completed high school education and later pursued teaching roles in local schools. He later transitioned into a career in public service, where he made significant contributions to infrastructure projects. Harden spent several decades in public service before retiring in the early 1970s. His legacy includes notable efforts in securing funding for the Mansfield Lake project, which was later renamed in his honor.

Political Ideas

Cecil Harden's political career is marked by an intriguing blend of regional advocacy and strategic policy alignments. Notably, Harden championed the Mansfield Lake project, securing its federal recognition and funding, which reveals a localized approach to national infrastructure projects. Her legislative efforts often saw unexpected coalitions, as evidenced by her work on the Flood Control Act of 1938. This suggests a calculated, perhaps even disruptive, methodology in advocating for regional interests within broader national frameworks.

Campaigns
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

48.50% of vote

Loss

Winner: Fred Wampler

1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

55.00% of vote

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

52.50% of vote

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

55.70% of vote

Win
1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

52.40% of vote

Win